We stopped for a bathroom break. I have hit the point where, try as I may, I cannot walk in the great outdoors unassisted. Yeah. Pisses me off. But that isn't what this blog is about.
EVERYONE is so thoughtful and always take a moment to make sure I get in to the restroom, get water or grab some food. Never, ever, EVER do I want for anything.
I try very hard to portray my gratitude. I'm sure they tire of my thank you's, but I say them nonetheless. I AM grateful.
Jan got the getting-Linnette-to-the-store duty. She let me hold her arm and slowed her pace to match my wobbles.
"Thank you."
"I'm just happy you're here."
Let me tell you, this simple statement was my focus the entire trip.
Don't get me wrong. I drank in the sights; wondered over cowboy-hood; enjoyed friends and family and patiently wait for Mark to reach back and pat my leg. I THOROUGHLY enjoyed our get-away.
However, this time I COULD NOT shake the sincerity and love in that simple statement.
I am so very lucky to have beautiful people in all walks of my life. I have family that adore me as well as unmatched friendship.
In 2006, Tim McGraw (have I mentioned that I love him?) released his Greatest Hits Volume 2 album titled Reflected. This album contains a song Beautiful People. This is the song that played over and over in my head as I kicked back on the bike and thought about my family, friends and various people who have crossed my path.
Tim croons:
They're just family, friends, and neighbors
Doing what they've always done
Lovin' fathers, lovin' daughters, lovin' mothers, lovin' sons
They gather 'round ole Glory
'Round the tables and the steeples
The beautiful people
Thank you, Jan. Thank you ALL for your gifts of hope, love, courage, laughter and strength. Thank you for believing in me and teaching me to believe in myself. Here's to all of the beautiful people in my world.
Yes. I'm a lucky girl.
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